Papers of David Gill, 1908 - 1913
Scope and Contents
Papers of Sir David Gill relating to the astrographic charts and the International Committee:
Correspondence between Gill and E.B. Baillaud of Paris, 1908-1913.
Correspondence between Gill and Lewis Boss of the Dudley Observatory, New York, and between Gill and F. Kustner of Berlin, 1909-1911.
Miscellaneous correspondence between Gill and various individuals regarding astrographic charts, 1908-1911.
Memoranda, reports, circular letters and notices concerning the astrographic charts and fundamental stars, 1909-1911.
J.O. Backlund's charts of fundamental stars, with diagrams.
Dates
- Creation: 1908 - 1913
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
Q3 (3)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
RGO 7/214 was sent to the Royal Observatory by Major Hills on the death of Sir David Gill.
Finding aid date
2006-03-30 10:46:55+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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